Houdini : the elusive American /
Begley, Adam,author.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-198) and index.
Prologue: The Chinese water torture cell -- A father's legacy -- From dime museums to vaudeville -- The handcuff king conquers Europe -- Return of the hero -- Aloft down under -- The great dissolution -- Making movies -- Among the spirits -- Sucker punch -- Ever after.
Houdini, Harry, 1874-1926.
Houdini, Harry, 1874-1926.
Escape artists
Magicians
Escape artists.
Magicians.